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From tracking air pollution and greenhouse gases to forecasting extreme weather, the new European Metop-SG satellite, launched from Kuru, French Guyana, is a game-changer for our understanding of climate change, and LYNRED is playing a key role at the core of the satellite.
LYNRED, a provider of infrared imaging technologies, has supplied three of the four critical detectors onboard this new-generation satellite, which will orbit the Earth pole-to-pole to deliver near real-time data on the state of our atmosphere. The result? More accurate forecasts, better disaster preparedness, and a sharper view of the long-term effects of global warming. This programme is another concrete demonstration of the potential of infrared technologies for atmosphere and climate observation.
Seeing the invisible, from pollution to volcanic dust
LYNRED’s infrared detectors are embedded in key instruments aboard the Metop-SG satellite:
● Sentinel-5, which measures air quality and greenhouse gases like methane and carbon monoxide
● METImage, which monitors clouds, land surface, and temperatures
● 3MI, which analyzes atmospheric aerosols: fine particles that influence both climate and human health
These instruments provide critical insights for both climate scientists and public agencies. Data from Metop-SG will be used to issue storm warnings, track pollution episodes, monitor volcanic activity, and feed long-term climate models — ultimately helping governments, researchers, and citizens make informed decisions.
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